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21 Things You Need To Do (If You Want)

For a school year filled with twenty-fun, here's twenty-one things you should be doing- no matter how old you are. Take my advice, or don't. Whatever.

Erin Sue Giles

Sep 12, 2016

Drexel University

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Indian summer has arrived, referring to the crunching of summer leaves beginning to fall and fresh notebooks if you're headed back to school. The majority of days spent prior to the beginning of the academic year are a lot like sun burnt New Year's Eve parties- too much champagne, and filled with people all excited for a shift in calendar. Luckily, my birthday also falls in this period of transition, so I get to kill two resolution lists with one huge stone. Turning twenty-one doesn't just mean the best thing ever (I'm the best zodiac sign - Virgo) - it means I have twenty-fun resolutions for you to adopt too, regardless of age. Aren't we all forever 21, anyways?

1. Ask for what you want

No matter what it is. I can confirm - this is how you get what you want.

2. Rid of material possessions

I have too much shit. You have too much shit. Together, let's get rid of our shit.

3. When complimented, say "thank you"

Also, say "I love you" back. Possibly break #14 if you want. Can't win 'em all.

4. Wake up earlier

Or don't. Sleep whenever you want.

5. If given an opportunity, take it

6. Document the adventure

However you prefer, whichever adventure you prefer. You'll be happy you did.

7. Make your surroundings inspirational

Can be achieved by finding a companion in a cat.

8. Empathize

9. Learn a new fact daily

A mosquito has 47 teeth.The Chinese invented the magnetic compass. I could keep going.

10. Notice the power of words

11. Save fortunes from Chinese food

12. Laugh about it instead

Tragedy is hilarious. Think about it.

13. Listen to new music

14. Tell the truth

15. Hand-write 'Thank You' notes

16. Forgive your past self

17. Buy gifts, just because

18. Celebrate holidays with cheer

Or celebrate holidays with beer. Close enough.

19. Date yourself

Often. Somebody's got to.

20. Pop vitamins

Can't hurt.

21. Make lists

When things are too messy in your head. Or don't. Do what you want.

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21 Things You Need To Do (If You Want)

For a school year filled with twenty-fun, here's twenty-one things you should be doing- no matter how old you are. Take my advice, or don't. Whatever.

1. Ask for what you want

2. Rid of material possessions

3. When complimented, say "thank you"

4. Wake up earlier

5. If given an opportunity, take it

6. Document the adventure

7. Make your surroundings inspirational

8. Empathize

9. Learn a new fact daily

10. Notice the power of words

11. Save fortunes from Chinese food

12. Laugh about it instead

13. Listen to new music

14. Tell the truth

15. Hand-write 'Thank You' notes

16. Forgive your past self

17. Buy gifts, just because

18. Celebrate holidays with cheer

19. Date yourself

20. Pop vitamins

21. Make lists

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Sometimes, we just can't help the feelings we have

1. Wow. My voice sounds amazing with this song.

2. Okay, if you can't sing, don't do it.

3. But wait, I don't think I can be friends with someone who isn't going to jam out in the car with me.

4. Dance part in the car! Even when I'm alone. Because every song is my favorite.

5. Stop light. Act calm. Be cool.

6. Yes! Green light! Back at it!

7. I don't know this song, but I'm going to sing along anyway.

8. Why am I not famous yet?

9. Being next to someone who can't sing so you feel good about yourself because you rock!

10. OK, I'm so good. I need to sing louder so I can help these people out.

11. My voice doesn't reach some of those notes, maybe I should sit this one out.

12. Randomly bursting out in song and getting weird looks because of it.

13. God, thank you so much for giving me a good voice.

14. Man, I feel bad for people who can't sing.

15. Was I just humming? Did they hear me?

16. Having dance moves to go along with most songs.

17. Not being able to stop yourself at correcting people when they mess up.

18. Maybe I should post myself singing.

19. Nah, can't do it. Dumb idea.

20. Having my own personal concert in the shower. Every single time.

Normal people wouldn't understand

1. Having time to nap between classes or at all.

2. Waking up 10 minutes before your class starts and making it there in time.

3. Making it to class in general

4. Only having to hit the snooze button three times.

5. When you didn't do the homework and the teacher decides not to collect it for that day.

6. Getting that "I'm sorry, but class is cancelled" email.

7. Finding a quiet seat in the library.

8. Actually enjoying a class and understanding all of the material.

9. Having a friend to eat lunch with.

10. Finishing an assignment before the due date.

11. When there is free food on campus.

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

1. You can't remember your last day off.

2. Whenever someone asks to hang out, you're working.

3. When you do see your friends, you're in a "treating mood."

4. You work so much you don't have time to spend the money you're making.

5. You're too tired to function when you aren't working.

6. Finally seeing your friends and having way too much to catch up on.

A summer well spent.

1. How to shower in less than 10 minutes.

2. Being comfortable sweating, like all the time.

3. The beauty of not wearing makeup.

4. Naps are essential for survival.

5. Even extreme extroverts need alone time.

6. How to remember names in a few short hours.

7. The freedom in sharing your faults.

8. Showering every day is not necessary.

9. Fake it til you make it.

10. Bugs are the enemy.

83% of my trends in college would have been shamed in high school.

1. Eat

2. Be seen running across campus

3. Sleep

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